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5
Date of visit: July 2014
I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Excellent
Taking a stroll (a wheel) along George Street the door was open and accessible so time to explore.
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
The entrance was open and had automated doors. It was level to roll in to the large open foyer where there was a reception desk; including a dropped section. There are plenty of signs as well to point you in the right direction, my visit today was to the Ballroom to see an exhibition of photographs. A meeter and greeter told me where the exhibition was and showed me to the lift. The lift was large, spacious and modern. Large enough for me to turn my powerchair around 360 degrees. Coming out of the lift it was level access to the ballroom.
Parking & Transport
Good
There is some parking on George Street and buses also run along the street. Loads of taxis around if you need one.
Accessible Toilets
Excellent
There are several accessible loos in the building. The first I tried was adjacent to the ladies loos and was Ok although the presence of bins did make it tricky to manoeuvre. Another, found later was through a door and on a landing overlooking the stairs. This was a much better and bigger loo. A wide easy to open door gives access, space to turn and manoeuvre.
Staff
Excellent
Full marks to the staff who were great from the point of arrival through to accessing the lift, giving directions and welcoming.
Additional Information
A great venue with really good accessibility for wheelchair users. You could go to an event here and be fairly confident of getting in, space to manoeuvre, and a good access experience.
